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Ephesus
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels
Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels

Istanbul to Seven Churches of Asia Minor 4 Nights in 4 Star Hotels

By Small Group (Max. 10 Pax) & Private Tours in Turkey
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$1,412 per adult
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Overview

Watch ancient history take shape before you on this five-day MİNİ Group tour, featuring historic churches that date back to Biblical times. Departing from Istanbul to Izmir combine the early history of Christianity with pre-Christian heritage, including a visit to 7 Churches of Asia Minor. Pergamum, Thyatira, Smyrna, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Ephesus. This tour takes you to a huge variety of distinct and antique sites. Avoid the hassle of planning a complex itinerary; on this tour, your itinerary is taken care of.

  • Selected centrally Located 4 star Hotels
  • Small group ensures personal service
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
  • Small-group tour by minibus
  • Domestic flights included.
  • Option with Private Tour for your family

Activity location

  • Istanbul Airport
    • No:1 Terminal Caddesi
    • 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Istanbul Airport
    • No:1 Terminal Caddesi
    • 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Private Tour for your family in English
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d5d
  • Opening hours: Fri 6:00-23:30
  • English

Private Tour Departs Everyday: Please check Monday for Mini Group (Max.10 pax) Rates
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$1,842.13 x 2 AdultsS$3,684.26
Total
Price is S$3,684.26

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Bible-oriented guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel - Airport - Hotel Private transfers in Istanbul
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line )
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotels in Izmir : Kaya Prestige or Hilton Garden Inn Bayrakli or similar
  • What's includedWhat's includedDomestic Flights from Istanbul to Izmir return ( luggage limit is 15 kg check in and 8 kg cabin )
  • What's includedWhat's included4 Breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotels in Kusadasi : Carina Hotel or Marina Suits or similar
  • What's includedWhat's included4 nights accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Min. 2 pax booking reguired

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Pick Up from Hotel and Transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir ( Dinner )
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 4 star Hotel in Izmir
Istanbul Airport
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
  • 30m
Arrival to Izmir airport and our representative will meet you and private transfer to your hotel in Izmir
Day 2: Pergamon – Thyatira - Izmir (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 4 Star hotel in Izmir
Ruins of Pergamum
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Drive to Pergamum, It is one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the Asklepieion, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the, Throne of Satan, in the book of Revelation
Tepe Mezari
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18-24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira. we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12-17]. dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Hierapolis ( Breakfast - Dinner )
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 5 Star Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale
Sardis (Sardes)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Today we depart early in the morning to one of the most picturesque areas of any of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:1-4], Sardis, presently Sart. This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century BC, portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. We also see the last several metres of the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis built by Cyrus the Great and the «golden» river Pactolus. Lunch en route.
Philadelphia Siesean Kilisesi
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alasehir, another church of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 3:7], and the only church not censured. There we see the remains of a Byzantine basilica built of brick, with a bit of high arch and some 11th century frescoes.
Laodicea
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to visit to Laodicia. The city established in the C3 BCE by the Seleucid Antiochus II, the city was named after his wife Laodicea. Built on the Lycus Tributary of the Meander River, it was surnamed Laodicea on Lycus, to distinguish it from other similarly named cities. Laodicia is the last of the seven churches. As a crossroad of two important roads, this city had an important commercial and logistical position.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
We drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» where hot mineral water bursts from the earth and cascades over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters were known to the founders of Hierapolis and of Laodicea in 190 BC. In Hierapolis [Col. 4:13] we visit the Martyrium of the Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian
Day 4: Ephesus – Kusadasi (Breakfast - Dinner)
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a 4 Star hotel in Kusadasi
Ancient City of Ephesus
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Drive to Ephesus visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John. The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived here for three years. This church also received an epistle from him. We tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC. Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre. The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city.
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The House of Virgin Mary is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles away from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council on 431 AD in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared there as a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed there
The Basilica of Saint John
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After House of Virgin Mary, drive to St. John’s Basilica, it is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
The Temple of Artemis
  • 20m
We will stop at Artemis Temple where used to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world as our last stop before drive back to Kusadasi
Kusadasi
  • 15m
Arrival to Kusadasi. Check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight
Day 5: Kusadasi - Izmir transfer and flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park
  • 1h
Pick up from hotel in Kusadasi and private transfer to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
  • 1h
Arrival to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul
Istanbul Airport
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrival to Istanbul and private transfer to your hotel. and the end of our services

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIstanbul Airport
    • No:1 Terminal Caddesi
    • 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIstanbul Airport
    • No:1 Terminal Caddesi
    • 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye

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